Mike Horace
Radio Program and Operations ManagerMike Horace is WCMU's Radio Program and Operations Manager.
Mike worked at WCMU as a student reporter in the late-2000s, and was hired full time by the station in April, 2012. He began as a general assignment reporter, and eventually began anchoring middays, delivering news and information during 'The Takeaway.'
In October, 2015, Mike became the local host of NPR's award-winning news magazine 'Morning Edition.' And in September, 2018, he became radio Program and Operations Manager for WCMU. In this role, he helps keep WCMU on the air 24/7. Mike stepped down as host of Morning Edition in December, 2022, in order to focus on his Program and Operations Manager responsibilities.
Mike sits on the Board of Directors for HostCon Fund, a non-profit organization that facilitates training and professional development opportunities for local hosts at NPR member stations around the country.
He is also a loyal Red Wings, Tigers and Lions fan, and is WCMU's in-house weather and political junkie.
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On today's Morning News Roundup, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is sending a new COVID-19 relief plan to the state legislature. We'll tell you about it.And former… -
On today's Morning News Roundup, former Gov. Rick Snyder has a court hearing today tied to the Flint Water Crisis. And Michigan businesses impacted by…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, Sunday's planned demonstrations at the state capitol by pro-Trump activists only brought around 100 protesters to…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, we hear more about the charges filed against former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and other members of his…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, more businesses will be reopening in the coming days as COVID-19 restrictions are loosened, but dine-in service at…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, we hear from a U.S. Representative from Michigan about today's impeachment proceedings. And security is being beefed up…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, the open-carrying of guns at the state capitol has been banned. Some say the ban goes too far, others say it doesn't go…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, the eligibility standards for COVID-19 vaccines is expanding today. We'll tell you who is now eligible to get the…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, some Michigan lawmakers are calling for a ban on firearms at the state capitol following Wednesday's takeover of the U.S.…
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On today's Morning News Roundup, we learn about legislation vetoed by the governor that would have allowed people convicted of first-time DUI offenses to…
